The Mother Hen Friend
Support, education, and honest conversations about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood
in the West Valley of Arizona.
Arrive Birth Photography
Your birth story deserves to be remembered. Not just in memory, but in powerful, honest images.
As a birth photographer with a doula's heart, I approach each birth with calm, steady presence and a deep respect for the space you're in.
Preserving your baby's birth story, exactly as it happens.
This is unobtrusive documentary photography- meaning your birth unfolds naturally, without interruption or direction, while meaningful moments are preserved as they happen.
What Arrive Captures
Your birth gallery may include:
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Quiet moments of labor and waiting
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Support and connection between you and your birth team
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Strength, emotion, and transition through labor
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The moment your baby arrives
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First touch, first breath, first connection
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Early postpartum bonding
Check out my service area! Not sure if you're within my boundaries? Send me an email at themotherhenfriend@gmail.com and I can help! Outside of the service area and still want me to photograph your birth? Reach out and we can make something happen!
My Approach
When I arrive at your birth, I enter your space with care and awareness.
I do not direct, stage, or interfere with your experience.
Instead, I move quietly and intentionally so I can document your story without becoming the focus of it.
Families often say they barely noticed I was there, yet the images feel deeply emotional and true to their experience.
THAT balance is the heart of Arrive.
What to Expect
Once your contract is signed and your deposit is received, your on-call space is reserved exclusively for your and your family.
I remain on call for you from 38 weeks until birth (or up to 42 weeks). During this time, we stay lightly connected so you feel supported and I'm ready when you need me.
When labor begins, you'll reach out when you feel ready for me to join you. I arrive during active labor or at the time that feels most appropriate for your birth space.
After birth, 2-3 images are delivered as sneak peeks within 24 hours, so you can share your baby's arrival if you choose.
Your full gallery is carefully curated and delivered within 4 weeks of birth. You will receive a color and black and white gallery as well as lightly censored versions of the images. There is no limit of the amount of photos in your final gallery. The number of images in a final gallery will vary based on labor duration.
Investment
$650
I keep my pricing intentionally lower than many others in the industry because I believe birth stories deserve to be told and preserved. I know that not every family has access to luxury pricing,. I want my work to stay as accessible as possible while honoring my time, energy, and experience.